Arepa vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Arepa and Cream of Wheat
- Arepa has more Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Cream of Wheat has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
- Cream of Wheat's daily need coverage for Iron is 49% more.
- Arepa has 76 times more Saturated Fat than Cream of Wheat. Arepa has 2.902g of Saturated Fat, while Cream of Wheat has 0.038g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Calcium
+39.1%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+550%
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Potassium
+340%
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Zinc
+370.6%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+74.3%
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Iron
+376.9%
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Sodium
-62.2%
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Copper
+43.3%
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Calcium
+39.1%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+550%
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Potassium
+340%
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Zinc
+370.6%
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Manganese
+∞%
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Selenium
+74.3%
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Iron
+376.9%
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Sodium
-62.2%
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Copper
+43.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+1350%
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Vitamin B5
+146.3%
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Vitamin K
+3400%
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Vitamin A
+262.9%
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Vitamin B1
+231.4%
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Vitamin B2
+400%
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Vitamin B3
+248.3%
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Vitamin B6
+188.8%
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Vitamin E
+1350%
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Vitamin B5
+146.3%
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Vitamin K
+3400%
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Vitamin A
+262.9%
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Vitamin B1
+231.4%
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Vitamin B2
+400%
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Vitamin B3
+248.3%
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Vitamin B6
+188.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+197.8%
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Fats
+2141.7%
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Carbs
+183.9%
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Other
+172.7%
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Water
+66.1%
Protein:
5.48 g
Fats:
5.38 g
Carbs:
37.14 g
Water:
50.8 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.84 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
13.08 g
Water:
84.4 g
Other:
0.44 g
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Protein
+197.8%
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Fats
+2141.7%
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Carbs
+183.9%
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Other
+172.7%
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Water
+66.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4487.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638.1%
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Saturated Fat
-98.7%
Saturated Fat:
2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.989 g
Saturated Fat:
0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4487.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+638.1%
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Saturated Fat
-98.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+371.4%
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Maltose
+∞%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.41 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
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0 g
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0 g
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Sucrose
+371.4%
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Maltose
+∞%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 34.54g | 12.48g |
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| Protein | 5.48g | 1.84g |
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| Fats | 5.38g | 0.24g |
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| Carbs | 37.14g | 13.08g |
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| Calories | 219kcal | 62kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.07g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 0.6g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 64mg |
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| Iron | 1.04mg | 4.96mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 117mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 88mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 270mg | 102mg |
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| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.17mg |
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| Copper | 0.03mg | 0.043mg |
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| Manganese | 0.116mg | 0mg |
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| Selenium | 6.1µg | 3.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 213IU | 773IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 61µg | 232µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.232mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.042mg | 0.21mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.888mg | 3.093mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.202mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.309mg |
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| Folate | 62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.058mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.207mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.139mg |
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| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.047mg |
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| Methionine | 0.131mg | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.276mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.276mg | 0.089mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.042mg |
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| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.157g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.902g | 0.038g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.514g | 0.033g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.989g | 0.134g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.825g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.864g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream of Wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arepa is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)